The Ondas DZYNE acquisition combines long-endurance ISR, counter-UAS, and autonomous effects under a new operating division for U.S. defense customers. Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) has announced the acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, LLC in a cash and stock transaction valued at $875.8 million. According to Ondas, the Ondas DZYNE acquisition establishes a multi-domain autonomous … [Read more...] about Ondas Acquires DZYNE Technologies for $875.8M
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Laminar-Flow Drone From Otto Aerospace Clears Flight-Test Campaign for DARPA
The Fort Worth aeronautics company validates its low-drag airframe at Spaceport America in support of DARPA's Energy Web Aircraft program. Otto Aerospace has completed a flight-test campaign for its unmanned laminar-flow drone at Spaceport America in New Mexico. The company announced the milestone on May 6, 2026, from White Sands Missile Range. The campaign validated the … [Read more...] about Laminar-Flow Drone From Otto Aerospace Clears Flight-Test Campaign for DARPA
Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere – Justin Selfridge, Phd. and CEO of Devorto, on the Drone Radio Show!
Don't miss Justin Selfridge, Founder and CEO of Devorto, on the latest episode of the Drone Radio Show! Selfridge talks with host Randy Goers about why the stratosphere is such a critical domain for future aviation systems, how the TURN platform works and what makes it different from anything we’ve seen before, and the real-world applications and impact this technology could … [Read more...] about Persistent Flight in the Stratosphere – Justin Selfridge, Phd. and CEO of Devorto, on the Drone Radio Show!
Seven-Hour Flights and 100-Pound Payloads: Draganfly’s Drones Join the Border Fight [DRONELIFE Exlusive Interview]
Draganfly to launch long-range drones for border patrol By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Drones produced by Canadian UAS manufacturer Draganfly could soon be performing long-range missions to find and track the flow of drugs and illegal immigrants across the U.S./Mexico border under an agreement with the Sheriff’s Department of Cochise County Arizona. Under a … [Read more...] about Seven-Hour Flights and 100-Pound Payloads: Draganfly’s Drones Join the Border Fight [DRONELIFE Exlusive Interview]
ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone
South African Drone Developer Unveils Long-Endurance, Low-Cost Electric UAV for Defense and Commercial Applications by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb South Africa-based drone developer ALTI Unmanned recently unveiled their new Transition electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone, their first foray into the burgeoning all-electric space. With over 3 hours of … [Read more...] about ALTI Unmanned Enters the All-Electric Era with New Transition eVTOL Drone
